Tennessee-Ohio State score predictions in College Football Playoff first round

Score predictions for the Tennessee-Ohio State game in the College Football Playoff first round.

No. 9 seed Tennessee (10-2, 6-2 SEC) will open play in the College Football Playoff on Saturday. No. 8 seed Ohio State (10-2, 7-2 Big Ten) will host the Vols in the College Football Playoff first round.

Kickoff between the Vols and Buckeyes is slated for 8 p.m. EST at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. ABC will televise the matchup.

Saturday will mark the Vols’ first game played in Ohio all time. Ohio Stadium will also host a football game for the first time in December.

The winner between the Vols and Buckeyes will advance to the College Football Playoff quarterfinals against No. 1 seed Oregon (13-0, 9-0 Big Ten). The quarterfinal matchup will be contested at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on Jan. 1, 2025 (5 p.m. EST, ESPN).

Behind enemy lines: Buckeyes Wire previews Tennessee-Ohio State game

Ahead of kickoff, Vols Wire and Buckeyes Wire provide score predictions for the first-round College Football Playoff game.

Tennessee-Ohio State score predictions

  • Dan Harralson (Vols Wire): Tennessee 24, Ohio State 20
  • Phil Harrison (Buckeyes Wire): Ohio State 24, Tennessee 20
  • Average score: Tennessee 22, Ohio State 22

PHOTOS: Tennessee-Ohio State football series through the years

Score predictions for Tennessee-Vanderbilt football game

Vols Wire provides score predictions for the Tennessee-Vanderbilt football game in Week 14.

No. 8 Tennessee (9-2, 5-2 SEC) will conclude regular-season play on Saturday in Week 14. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Vanderbilt (6-5, 3-4 SEC) will host Tennessee at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Kickoff is slated for noon EST and will be televised by ABC.

The Vols are also ranked No. 8 by the College Football Playoff committee. Tennessee is projected as a No. 9 seed and would play at No. 8 seed Georgia in the first-round of the College Football Playoff.

A Tennessee win at Vanderbilt would most likely clinch a berth in the 12-team College Football Playoff.

Ahead of Saturday’s in-state SEC matchup, Vols Wire provides score predictions.

Tennessee-Vanderbilt football game score predictions

  • Dan Harralson (Vols Wire): Tennessee 28, Vanderbilt 20
  • Ken Lay (Vols Wire): Tennessee 35, Vanderbilt 14
  • Shane Shoemaker (Vols Wire): Tennessee 31, Vanderbilt 17
  • Average score: Tennessee 31, Vanderbilt 17

READ: Tennessee’s injury report at Vanderbilt in Week 14

Score predictions for Tennessee-UTEP football game

Vols Wire provides score predictions for the Tennessee-UTEP football game in Week 13.

No. 11 Tennessee (8-2, 5-2 SEC) will host UTEP (2-8, 2-5 C-USA) on Saturday in Week 13. Kickoff between the Vols and Miners is slated for 1 p.m. EST at Neyland Stadium.

Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

The nonconference matchup can be watched on SEC Network+. Lowell Galindo (play-by-play), Foz Whitaker (analyst) and Marilyn Payne (sideline reporter) will be on the call.

Tennessee leads the all time series versus UTEP, 3-0, dating to 1986.

Ahead of the Week 13 contest, Vols Wire provides score predictions.

Tennessee-UTEP football game score predictions

  • Dan Harralson (Vols Wire): Tennessee 48, UTEP 6
  • Ken Lay (Vols Wire): Tennessee 56, UTEP 3
  • Shane Shoemaker (Vols Wire): Tennessee 48, UTEP 3
  • Average score: Tennessee 51, UTEP 4

READ: 2024 preseason Tennessee football game-by-game predictions

Score predictions for Tennessee-Georgia football game

Vols Wire provides score predictions for the Tennessee-Georgia football game.

No. 10 Georgia (7-2, 5-2 SEC) will host No. 4 Tennessee (8-1, 5-1 SEC) on Saturday in Week 12. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Saturday will mark the 54th meeting between the Vols and Bulldogs all time.

Kickoff for the top 10 SEC matchup is slated for 7:30 p.m. EST. The contest will be televised by ABC. Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Holly Rowe (reporter) and Laura Rutledge (reporter) will be on the call.

Tennessee enters Week 12 tied with Texas and Texas A&M for first place in the SEC standings.

Ahead of Saturday’s game at Sanford Stadium in Week 12, Vols Wire provides score predictions.

Tennessee-Georgia football game score predictions

  • Dan Harralson (Vols Wire): Georgia 27, Tennessee 17
  • Ken Lay (Vols Wire): Georgia 38, Tennessee 17
  • Shane Shoemaker (Vols Wire): Georgia 18, Tennessee 10
  • Average score: Georgia 27, Tennessee 14

READ: 2024 Tennessee football preseason game-by-game predictions

Score predictions for Tennessee-Mississippi State football game

Vols Wire provides score predictions for the Tennessee-Mississippi State football game.

No. 6 Tennessee (7-1, 4-1 SEC) will host its final Southeastern Conference game during the regular-season on Saturday in Week 11.

The Vols will host Mississippi State (2-7, 0-5 SEC) at Neyland Stadium. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll. Kickoff between the Vols and Bulldogs is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST.

ESPN will televise the SEC matchup. Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Dusty Dvoracek (analyst) and Taylor McGregor (sideline reporter) will be on the call.

Ahead of Saturday’s game at Neyland Stadium in Week 11, Vols Wire provides score predictions.

Tennessee-Mississippi State football game score predictions

  • Dan Harralson (Vols Wire): Tennessee 43, Mississippi State 18
  • Ken Lay (Vols Wire): Tennessee 38, Mississippi State 10
  • Shane Shoemaker (Vols Wire): Tennessee 32, Mississippi State 10
  • Average score: Tennessee 38, Mississippi State 13

READ: 2024 Tennessee football preseason game-by-game predictions

Score predictions for Tennessee-Kentucky football game

Vols Wire provides score predictions for the Tennessee-Kentucky football game in Week 10.

No. 7 Tennessee (6-1, 3-1 SEC) and Kentucky (3-5, 1-5 SEC) will play for the 120th time on Saturday. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Kickoff between the Vols and Wildcats is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. EDT at Neyland Stadium. The contest will be televised by SEC Network.

The Vols will wear dark mode uniforms against Kentucky.

“Another rivalry game this weekend,” Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel said. “Night game in Neyland, dark mode, looking forward to going and playing in this one. Need our crowd to be a a huge part of the football game, and this week we got to continue our preparation as a football team, get ready to go play our best football.”

Ahead of Saturday’s SEC matchup in Week 10, Vols Wire provides scores predictions.

Tennessee-Kentucky football game score predictions

  • Dan Harralson (Vols Wire): Tennessee 31, Kentucky 14
  • Ken Lay (Vols Wire): Tennessee 38, Kentucky 17
  • Shane Shoemaker (Vols Wire): Tennessee 31, Kentucky 7
  • Average score: Tennessee 33, Kentucky 13

READ: 2024 Tennessee football preseason game-by-game predictions

Tennessee-Alabama football game score predictions

Vols Wire and Roll Tide Wire provide score predictions for the Tennessee-Alabama football game.

Saturday will mark the 107th meeting between Tennessee and Alabama football. The Third Saturday in October contest is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. EDT at Neyland Stadium (ABC).

Fourth-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel is playing for his second win over the Crimson Tide. Tennessee and Heupel defeated Alabama, 52-49, in Nick Saban’s final game at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 15, 2022.

The Vols are also playing for consecutive wins against Alabama at Neyland Stadium for the first time since 2004 and 2006.

“This rivalry has been around a long time, before Nick Saban was a part of it or I was a part of it,” Heupel said during game week. “The magnitude of this rivalry is the historical nature and what it has meant inside of this league.”

READ: Injury availability report for Tennessee-Alabama football game

Ahead of Saturday’s top 10 SEC matchup, Vols Wire and Roll Tide Wire provide game score predictions.

Tennessee-Alabama football game score predictions

  • Dan Harralson (Vols Wire): Tennessee 30, Alabama 27
  • Matt Melton (Roll Tide Wire): Alabama 30, Tennessee 27
  • Average score: Tennessee 28.5, Alabama 28.5

Score predictions for Tennessee-Florida football game

Score predictions for the Tennessee-Florida football game in Week 7.

No. 9 Tennessee (4-1, 1-1 SEC) will host Florida (3-2, 1-1 SEC) in Week 7 on Saturday at Neyland Stadium. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Kickoff between the Vols and Gators is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT and will be televised by ESPN. Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Louis Riddick (analyst) and Kris Budden (sideline reporter) will be on the call.

Vol Walk is slated for 4:50 p.m. EDT ahead of kickoff.

Fourth-year head coach Josh Heupel will look for his second win against the Gators. The Vols defeated Florida, 38-33, in 2022 at Neyland Stadium.

The Gators lead the all time series, 32-21, dating to 1916.

Ahead of the Week 7 contest at Neyland Stadium, Vols Wire and Gators Wire provide score predictions.

Tennessee-Florida football game score predictions

  • Dan Harralson (Vols Wire): Tennessee 38, Florida 20
  • Adam Dubbin (Gators Wire): Tennessee 45, Florida 24
  • Average score: Tennessee 42, Florida 22

READ: 2024 Tennessee football game-by-game predictions

Score predictions for Tennessee-Arkansas football game

Vols Wire provides score predictions for the Tennessee-Arkansas football game.

No. 4 Tennessee (4-0, 1-0 SEC) will play its third regular-season game away from Neyland Stadium on Saturday. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Arkansas (3-2, 1-1 SEC) will host the Vols in Week 6 of the 2024 college football season.

Kickoff between the Vols and Razorbacks is slated for 7:30 p.m. EDT and will be televised by ABC. Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit and Holly Rowe will be on the call.

Ahead of the Week 6 contest, Vols Wire provides score predictions.

Tennessee-Arkansas football game score predictions

  • Dan Harralson (Vols Wire): Tennessee 37, Arkansas 17
  • Ken Lay (Vols Wire): Tennessee 35, Arkansas 17
  • Shane Shoemaker (Vols Wire): Tennessee 38, Arkansas 20
  • Average score: Tennessee 37, Arkansas 18

READ: 2024 Tennessee football game-by-game predictions

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Tennessee-Oklahoma football game score predictions

Vols Wire provides score predictions for the Tennessee-Oklahoma football game.

No. 13 Oklahoma (3-0) will play its first Southeastern Conference game as a league member on Saturday. The Sooners will host No. 7 Tennessee (3-0) at Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma.

Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. EDT. ABC will televise the contest and Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit and Holly Rowe will be on the call.

Saturday’s meeting will be the first in the series since 2015.

Ahead of the Week 4 SEC contest, Vols Wire provides score predictions.

Tennessee-Oklahoma football game score predictions

  • Dan Harralson (Vols Wire): Tennessee 41, Oklahoma 23
  • Ken Lay (Vols Wire): Tennessee 38, Oklahoma 28
  • Shane Shoemaker (Vols Wire): Tennessee 32, Oklahoma 7
  • John Williams (Sooners Wire): Oklahoma 23, Tennessee 20
  • Average score: Tennessee 33, Oklahoma 20

READ: 2024 Tennessee football preseason game-by-game predictions